Coherent light

Coherent light

Light waves that vibrate with constant phase relationships. They can be produced by a laser or a combination of two prisms.

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coherent light

Physics; General physics

Light such that all of the associated waves have the same wavelength and are in phase.

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Engineering; Electronic engineering

Visible light in which the phase relationship between successive waves is such that the beam consists of parallel rays that provide a high concentration of energy. Also see laser.

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Consumer services; Hair salons

Light that stays focused, a property of lasers.

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Photography; Professional photography

light waves that vibrate with constant phase relationships. They can be produced by a laser or a combination of two prisms.

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Monochromatic light retaining, at a point, the same relationship between the phases of its components as was present between the phases at the two or more sources of the light.

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